Names that fit with Clementine

Girl Names
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I just don’t quite love the names that generally are recommended to go with [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] (think [name_f]Josephine[/name_f], [name_f]Florence[/name_f], [name_f]Beatrice[/name_f]/[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f], etc). and I think it’s because, while it’s a vintage name, [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] feels much more modern to me than the others. A sibset of [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] and [name_f]Josephine[/name_f], for example, would feel really mismatched to me.

I love [name_f]Clementine[/name_f]'s meaning (it’s actually the reason I consider the name so usable. The meek/mild/merciful meaning reminds me of my grandmother, who I was very close to. Her name was [name_f]Joy[/name_f], and I’m not sure if [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Joy[/name_f] sounds “right” to my ears, but I’ve considered [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] as an alternative, with [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] meaning happy or carefree). But I love the way [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] sounds so warm and welcoming and sunny, a little bit hippie-ish, but still a solid name.

I do love the names [name_f]Rosamund[/name_f] and [name_f]Imogen[/name_f], and I can see those with [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] in a way, but each of those feels decidedly less whimsical than [name_f]Clementine[/name_f].

So I guess I’m just wondering if there are other names like [name_f]Clementine[/name_f]; names that have a real history, but that match the modern whimsical feel of [name_f]Clementine[/name_f].

Or if you can help me see the fun and whimsy in the names that generally are recommended with [name_f]Clementine[/name_f].

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Not sure if you’re seeking a middle name or sibling names, so I’ll offer both:

[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f] is my favorite mn. For siblings: [name_f]Maple[/name_f], [name_f]Magnolia[/name_f], [name_f]Imogen[/name_f], [name_u]Juniper[/name_u], [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f], [name_f]Zelie[/name_f], [name_f]Matilda[/name_f], Pelagie, [name_f]Guinevere[/name_f], [name_f]Godiva[/name_f], [name_f]Juliette[/name_f].

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I’m on the same page with you that [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] is very fun and happy, before being vintage.

[name_f]My[/name_f] happy, sunny name is [name_f]Sunday[/name_f]- I love the nn [name_u]Sunny[/name_u], and it’s been around for at least a century. Maybe you would like this with Clemetine?

I think Clemetine sounds best with [name_f]Joy[/name_f]. It’s a long name, and a short middle like [name_f]Joy[/name_f] balances it out.

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[name_f]Sib[/name_f]-sets:

[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] and [name_f]Flora[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] and [name_f]Lydia[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] and [name_f]Lorelei[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] and [name_u]Eden[/name_u]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] and [name_f]Amelie[/name_f]

Middles:

[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Maelie[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_u]Everly[/name_u]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Tess[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Viola[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Gillian[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Isabeau[/name_f]

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[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] is so happy, light, and airy! [name_m]How[/name_m] about:

[name_f]Susannah[/name_f]
[name_f]Daphne[/name_f]
[name_f]Sylvie[/name_f]
[name_f]Eliza[/name_f]
[name_f]Cecelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]
[name_f]Clara[/name_f]

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I recently came across the combo [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u] and thought that this might be one of the most nameberry combos I’ve seen. I think both [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] and [name_u]Wren[/name_u] get suggested a lot when it comes to a sister for [name_f]Clementine[/name_f].

Maybe suggest a few names that have the same vibe as [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] to you, you don’t have to love them but it would give us a better idea of what feels modern to you (e.g. [name_f]Rosamund[/name_f] and [name_f]Imogen[/name_f] I wouldn’t ever see as modern names but do you feel they’re modern?).

Names that are modern and fun but have a history:

[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] and [name_f]Alice[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] and [name_f]Stella[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] and [name_f]Vivienne[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] and [name_f]Sophie[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] and [name_f]Lola[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] and [name_f]May[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] and [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] and [name_f]Violet[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] and [name_f]Rose[/name_f] / [name_f]Rosie[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] and [name_f]Nora[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] and [name_f]Amelia[/name_f] / [name_f]Amelie[/name_f]

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For a middle name I would suggest [name_f]Elaine[/name_f]. - [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Elaine[/name_f]

For a sibling I would suggest [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f].

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Maybe suggest a few names that have the same vibe as Clementine to you, you don’t have to love them but it would give us a better idea of what feels modern to you (e.g. Rosamund and Imogen I wouldn’t ever see as modern names but do you feel they’re modern?).

This is a good idea!

So first I should say, when I picture my future kids I basically picture a chubby, curly-haired version of my second-youngest niece. She’s a 3-year old firecracker who has more sass in her pinky finger than most people have in their whole body. She has a wild imagination, dozens of imaginary friends, and a belly laugh that I’m pretty sure could cure cancer. She’s the most mischievous child I’ve ever met, but is always sweet and loving and a delight to be around.

So when I choose names I generally try to name a kid with that personality. And [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] fits it perfectly.

Names that come close to matching the right whimsy/sunny vibe, to me, include: [name_f]Xanthe[/name_f] (prn [name_m]ZAN[/name_m]-thee), [name_u]Artemis[/name_u], [name_f]Tuesday[/name_f], [name_f]Coraline[/name_f].

I do love [name_f]Rosamund[/name_f] and [name_f]Imogen[/name_f], and I could see myself using them, but I do tend to find them more serious-sounding than [name_f]Clementine[/name_f]. Their nicknames, [name_f]Rosie[/name_f] and [name_f]Immy[/name_f], sound happy, but [name_f]Rosamund[/name_f] and [name_f]Imogen[/name_f] sound a bit darker, less carefree, somewhat reserved.

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[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] and (these are all from the Top 1000 names of the 1890’s [name_u]America[/name_u]):

[name_f]Flora[/name_f], [name_f]Lula[/name_f], [name_f]Lola[/name_f], [name_f]Delphine[/name_f], [name_f]Delphina[/name_f], [name_f]Opal[/name_f], [name_f]Pearl[/name_f], [name_f]Florence[/name_f], [name_f]Minnie[/name_f], [name_f]Hazel[/name_f], [name_f]Elodie[/name_f], [name_f]Maeve[/name_f], [name_f]Maeva[/name_f], [name_f]Elva[/name_f], [name_f]Mamie[/name_f], [name_f]Viola[/name_f], [name_f]Della[/name_f], [name_f]Zelda[/name_f], [name_f]Lucille[/name_f], [name_f]Iva[/name_f], [name_f]Ora[/name_f] / [name_f]Aura[/name_f], [name_f]Estelle[/name_f], [name_f]Loretta[/name_f], [name_f]Lorena[/name_f], [name_f]Lorelei[/name_f], [name_f]Nina[/name_f], [name_f]Essie[/name_f], [name_f]Estella[/name_f], [name_f]Mabel[/name_f], [name_f]Amabel[/name_f], [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f], [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f], [name_f]Guinevere[/name_f], [name_f]Ola[/name_f], [name_f]Frieda[/name_f], [name_f]Flossie[/name_f], [name_f]Florrie[/name_f], [name_f]Belle[/name_f], [name_f]Celia[/name_f], [name_f]Fern[/name_f], [name_f]Nell[/name_f], [name_f]Geneva[/name_f], [name_f]Leila[/name_f], [name_f]Adele[/name_f], [name_f]Adela[/name_f], [name_f]Adelie[/name_f], [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f], [name_f]Leola[/name_f], [name_f]Cornelia[/name_f], [name_f]Fay[/name_f] / [name_f]Faye[/name_f] / [name_f]Fae[/name_f] / [name_f]Fey[/name_f], [name_f]Zella[/name_f], [name_f]Neva[/name_f], [name_f]Helena[/name_f], [name_f]Corinne[/name_f], [name_f]Pearlie[/name_f], [name_f]Perla[/name_f], [name_f]Ophelia[/name_f], [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f], [name_f]Minerva[/name_f], [name_f]Marina[/name_f], [name_f]Mittie[/name_f], [name_f]Vesta[/name_f], [name_u]Vesper[/name_u], [name_f]Vespera[/name_f], [name_f]Marcella[/name_f] / [name_f]Marcela[/name_f], [name_f]Zula[/name_f], [name_f]Zora[/name_f], [name_f]Willa[/name_f], [name_f]Thea[/name_f], [name_f]Odessa[/name_f], [name_f]Oona[/name_f], [name_u]Zola[/name_u], [name_f]Aurelia[/name_f], [name_f]Oriana[/name_f], [name_f]Oliana[/name_f], [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f], [name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Odelia[/name_f], [name_f]Adelia[/name_f], [name_f]Magdalena[/name_f], [name_f]Madrigal[/name_f], [name_f]Rowena[/name_f], [name_f]Anastasia[/name_f], [name_f]Celeste[/name_f], [name_f]Eulalia[/name_f], [name_f]Celestia[/name_f], [name_f]Celestina[/name_f], [name_f]Celestine[/name_f], [name_f]Delphia[/name_f], [name_f]Delta[/name_f], [name_f]Luna[/name_f], [name_f]Petra[/name_f], [name_f]Garnet[/name_f], [name_f]Mathilde[/name_f], [name_f]Diana[/name_f], [name_f]Theodora[/name_f], [name_f]Tressa[/name_f], [name_f]Magnolia[/name_f], [name_f]Delilah[/name_f], [name_f]Theresa[/name_f] / [name_f]Teresa[/name_f], [name_f]Gwendolyn[/name_f] / [name_f]Gwendolen[/name_f], [name_f]Francesca[/name_f], [name_f]Francisca[/name_f], [name_f]Serena[/name_f], [name_f]Coral[/name_f], [name_f]Adelina[/name_f], [name_f]Novella[/name_f], [name_f]Emeline[/name_f] / [name_f]Emmeline[/name_f], [name_f]Aurora[/name_f], [name_f]Verona[/name_f], [name_f]Izora[/name_f], [name_f]Dulcie[/name_f], [name_f]Selena[/name_f], [name_f]Ottilie[/name_f], [name_m]Augustine[/name_m], [name_f]Electra[/name_f], [name_f]Electa[/name_f], [name_f]Elettra[/name_f], [name_f]Delpha[/name_f], [name_f]Evelina[/name_f], [name_f]Minta[/name_f], [name_f]Izetta[/name_f], [name_f]Carmela[/name_f] / [name_f]Carmella[/name_f], [name_f]Honora[/name_f], [name_f]Eulalie[/name_f], [name_f]Zelia[/name_f].

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[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Joy[/name_f] sounds great.

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[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Calliope[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Poppy[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_u]Piper[/name_u]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Priscilla[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] Callalily
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_u]Harper[/name_u]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Milania[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Matilda[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Noelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Esmeralda[/name_f]

[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_u]Joyce[/name_u]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Jubilee[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Rena[/name_f] ([name_f]Ree[/name_f]-na means “joyous melody.”)
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Suzanne[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Hannah[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Holly[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Ula[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Faye[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Zoe[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Poet[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Gwen[/name_f]

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[name_f]My[/name_f] daughter is named [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] and it is very common for people to smile joyfully and comment on what a happy fun name she has, so I think you are right on with your interpretation of the name! Her middle name is Bloom and her sisters are named [name_u]Sage[/name_u] and [name_f]Lotus[/name_f]. We are expecting our fourth daughter in [name_f]October[/name_f] so I’m watching this thread!

In my name search, I’ve tried to find names that have a similar happy, whimsical vibe to [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] that are also in the plant kingdom or at least nature-based, since all three of our daughers have plant names ([name_f]Clementine[/name_f] is named for the little oranges that my grandfather would always leave on my doorstep when I was gone!) Here are a few I’ve come up with that you might like:

[name_u]Juniper[/name_u]
[name_f]Magnolia[/name_f]
[name_u]Ruby[/name_u]
[name_f]Zinnia[/name_f]
[name_f]Tulip[/name_f] (gp for me but I think they go well together!)
[name_f]Tallulah[/name_f]
[name_f]Indigo[/name_f] (can’t decide if this is usable or not, but I love it and I love the nn [name_f]Indi[/name_f])

I think [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] is the perfect match for [name_f]Clementine[/name_f], and [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f] goes really well too.

[name_f]Hope[/name_f] that helps! Good luck!

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[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]LaRue[/name_f]

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I love your daughters’ names and the plant theme. I love your suggestions, too. For your fourth daughter, I would also suggest:

Jonquil / Jonquille
Thyme
Cayenne
Azalea
Acacia
Amaryllis
Bluebell
Delphinium
Forsythia
Gladiolus
Hibiscus
Honeysuckle
Hyacinth
Phlox
Periwinkle
Petunia
Rosebud
Tigerlilly
Viscaria
Wisteria
Marjoram
Yarrow

I can’t wait to read what you will name your fourth little flower.

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I adore [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] :slight_smile:
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] & [name_f]Penelope[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] & [name_f]Zara[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] & [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] & [name_u]Juniper[/name_u]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] & [name_f]Violet[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] & [name_f]Sylvia[/name_f]

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I thnk of [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] as VERY vintage and quite serious. Not modern at all. But beautiful. I think [name_f]Florence[/name_f] goes well with it. [name_f]Daphne[/name_f], [name_f]Iris[/name_f], [name_f]Harriet[/name_f], [name_f]Eliza[/name_f], [name_f]Lutie[/name_f], [name_f]Vita[/name_f], [name_f]Opal[/name_f] - all other suggestions.

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I love this name, I have it on my short list too. [name_f]My[/name_f] [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] (assuming I ever have a daughter with this name), will probably be [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f], and my favourite possible sister name for her is [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]. :slight_smile: well, that’s my plan. Now for the suggestions:

[name_f]Annabel[/name_f]- feels happy, light and airy, just like [name_f]Clementine[/name_f]
[name_f]Felicity[/name_f]- literally means happy :stuck_out_tongue:
[name_f]Persephone[/name_f]- not sure why but I like the sound of them together.
[name_f]Cecelia[/name_f] or [name_f]Celia[/name_f]
[name_f]Lucia[/name_f]
[name_f]Vanessa[/name_f]- unless you think this is dated (I don’t). Meaning butterfly.
[name_f]Helena[/name_f]
[name_f]Cordelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Magnolia[/name_f]
[name_f]Serena[/name_f]
Avonlea
[name_f]Gabriela[/name_f]
[name_f]Magdalena[/name_f]
[name_f]Madeleine[/name_f]
[name_f]Valerie[/name_f]

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[name_f]Ophelia[/name_f] or Ophélie
[name_f]Astoria[/name_f]
[name_f]Celia[/name_f]
[name_f]Aurora[/name_f]
[name_f]Talullah[/name_f]

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I think [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Joy[/name_f] isn’t far off and could be usable, but I don’t think it sounds whole, like there’s something missing. You could do [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_u]Joyce[/name_u]?

[name_m]How[/name_m] are you pronouncing [name_f]Clementine[/name_f]? Is it Klem-en-tine, or is it the [name_m]French[/name_m] Klem-en-teen? It makes a little bit of a difference when choosing a middle for the name flow.

Names that mean joy or pertain to joy: [name_f]Abigail[/name_f], [name_f]Elza[/name_f], [name_f]Felicity[/name_f] (+ variants), [name_f]Gioia[/name_f], [name_f]Gwyneth[/name_f], [name_f]Leta[/name_f], [name_f]Letitia[/name_f] (+ variants), [name_u]Zelig[/name_u]

Combinations I like with the previous names:
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Abigail[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Felicity[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Laetitia[/name_f]

whimsical name suggestions:
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_u]Damaris[/name_u]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Fleur[/name_f]/[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Fflur[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Heloise[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Isabeau[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Isis[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] Ismeria ([name_m]Saint[/name_m] Ismeria has a beautiful story that pertains to Our Lady of [name_f]Joy[/name_f])
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Leocadia[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Marigold[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Mireille[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Ottilie[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Persis[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Zenobia[/name_f]

Here’s a link to a list of whimsical word-names: Whimsical Word-Names - British Baby Names

Sorry for any repeats! :slight_smile: